Learn Iñupiaq Online (Qaqasaurakun)


There are several courses to take online (qaqasaurakun) for getting started with your Iñupiaq learning. Choose a course below or several!

IÑupiaq EDX Course

Paġlagivsi! This introductory course will guide learners through the basics of the Iñupiaq language spoken throughout Northern Alaska by the Iñupiat people.

Take the course here!


Iñupiaq Phrases & Conversations (DLO)

This course provided by Doyon Languages Online is based on the 2000 Iñupiaq Phrases & Conversations recorded by Kapniaq Lorena Williams and Dr. Larry Kaplan.

Take the course by signing up here!


Iḷisaġvik College Iñupiaq video series

Watch this video series developed by Iḷisaġvik College with iḷisaurri Jerica Niayuq Leavitt. The video link will open up to a playlist with over 30 videos to watch to learn Iñupiaq pronunciation and grammar.


UAA Iñupiaq Class on Quizlet

Take this course on Quizlet. Please be aware that it is not equivalent to the UAA course.

Sign up here.


ROSETTA STONE IñupiaTUN

To go beyond the basics, start learning with Rosetta Stone Iñupiatun, provided from the North Slope Borough and available here for order. Rosetta Stone is available on your computer or on your phone.

See the North Slope’s page for more information.

The Northwest Arctic Iñupiaq Rosetta Stone program is not currently compatible with current computer software.


Visual Iñupiaq Vocabulary Acquisition

Learn online with the North Slope School District’s VIVA Program. You can log on as a guest or contact the school district for a permanent log-in.

Check it out here.